Kick it with ease after installing the new Softail® Ergonomic Jiffy Stand (P/N 50000091, $99.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. A ball-tipped extension is shaped to simplify locating the boot tab, making it easier to swing the jiffy stand into its deployed and retracted positions. The move feels more natural and adds confidence […]
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New Ergonomic Harley Softail Jiffy Stand With Extended Boot Tab
Published by March 25th, 2015 in Accessories and Customs.Postcards From 2015 Swiss-Custom Customizing And Tuning Show
Published by March 25th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 112th edition of the SWISS-MOTO Motorcycle and Tuning Show (Feb 19-22) broke all records with more than 70,000 visitors. Under the motto of Speed, the show organizers showcased a range of dragsters with world’s fastest bike pilot Rocky Robinson and Swiss speed junkie, Urs Erbacher explaining their race machines. The jury of customizers from Germany […]
iPhone/iPod Ready Motorcycle Dashboard
Published by March 24th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.People are now accustomed to having the Internet available in their pockets via their smart phones or small tablets. For bikers, many different adjustable brackets are already available to attach an electronic device to your motorcycle bars. What about an iPhone or iPod ready dashboard? Sinister Wheel offers a built-in-house dashboard to keep your device […]
Custom Chrome Deluxe Harley Road Glide. Mile Eaters Welcome.
Published by March 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The US decade-long trend of big cruisers and touring bikes for baby boomers with disposable income is not over yet. But it’s only recently that the same trend is really perceptible in Europe. Not that the old continent is younger, but probably because of cost and because the roads and streets infrastructure is less appropriate […]
The Art Of Custom Leather Motorcycle Seats By Adam Croft
Published by March 22nd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.A true artist, a master of leather art whose work is adorning the custom motorcycles of the best builders. Adam Croft refreshed his site with pictures of his most recent FN Made Chopper and Bobber series seats. Nothing impossible for this man who will always go way beyond your expectations. And if you don’t need […]
Enter To Win The 2015 Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes Motorcycle and Guitar
Published by March 21st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has teamed up with Victory Motorcycles, Arlen Ness Motorcycles, Epiphone Guitar and AMSOIL to give one lucky Buffalo Chip fan their own 2014 Victory Gunner, customized by renowned builder Cory Ness. This one-of-a-kind low-profile hot rod features a solid pro-stock rear section, a stout front end, loads of rock ‘n’ roll […]
Extended Float Bowl Screws For Easy Tuning & Service
Published by March 20th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You know that the carburetor controls the ratio of the fuel/air mixture entering the engine and that the float controls the amount of fuel that enters the float chamber, restricting or cutting off the supply by its settings. Sooner or later you may need to do a jet change while tuning your carb or having […]
Although discreet on the show tour, Russell Mitchell at Exile Cycles is extremely busy creating custom bikes built from the ground up in a style that belongs only to him and also designing new bolt-on parts for customers opting for the Harley make-over. Russell tells me that half of his shop work is “scratch-built” bikes […]
2015. Daytona Bike Week. Views From The Boardwalk Bike Show.
Published by March 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.(Photography @ Horst Roesler, @ Regina Graf Springer, @ Manfred Graf for Cyril Huze)
The Many Mini LED Light Options For Baggers By Eddie Trotta
Published by March 18th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you hate your Bagger’s bulky lights flashing like a Christmas tree, you may like these front and rear LED’s low profile light options offered by Eddie Trotta at Thunder Cycle. For Harley Davidson Road King, Street Glide, and Ultra Glide models, you can replace the front stock giant signal lights with Eddie Trotta’s “Turn […]
Handlebar Switch Wiring Harness To Run High Bars On 2014-Up Harley Baggers
Published by March 18th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.After looking at the 2014 Bagger models, custom electric components company NAMZ realized that even with the new smaller sized 4-position handlebar switch connections, there should be an easier way to fish switch wiring through the bars, especially if you equip your Bagger with tall handlebars. Their brand new, NHCX-CB14 CAN/Bus Handlebar Switch Wiring Harness […]
35 Custom Builders Bare All At 2015 Sturgis Michael Lichter’s “Naked Truth Exhibition”
Published by March 17th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Feats of mechanical engineering showing the creative design skills of 35 Custom Builders will await you at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s 2015 “Motorcycles as Art” exhibition presented by famed photographer Michael Lichter’s. Named “The Naked Truth” , 35 motorcycles representing 35 years of custom building will be featured in this exhibition laying bare the raw […]
The Feline One. The Most Expensive Limited Production Motorcycle?
Published by March 17th, 2015 in Builders and Customs.Being the most expensive in your category is one way to do business. In this case, the price is US$280,000 asked by a Switzerland-based company for its just unveiled very futuristic high-tech motorcycle, The Feline One. The model is a combo of the most expensive materials, titanium, carbon, aerospace aluminum and very fine leather. The […]
The Lucky Cat SprintBeemer. The Custom Bike With 9 Lives.
Published by March 16th, 2015 in Builders and Customs.A custom motorcycle is never finished. And if it’s a custom motorcycle for both show and race, the Lucky Cat Garage will tell you that it may take 9 lives to complete it. A bike to compete both in bike show competitions and on the track? The idea behind the SprintBeemer featured here was to build […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. To Combat The Winter Blahs With Comforting Aaahhhs (Part 2)
Published by March 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.People, from top. Willie G. & son Bill Davidson. Cyril Huze at Rossmeyer’s. Cory Ness. Bert Baker. Cyril Huze with unknown and Willie Jones at Willie’s Chopper Time Show. Jim Nasi (Photography @ Horst Roesler, @ Regina Graf Springer, @ Manfred Graf for Cyril Huze)
The Adjustable Holy Shift. Shifting Gear Ergonomics Improved.
Published by March 14th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The ways we shift gears on a motorcycle didn’t change much during a century. A step forward may be the Holy Shift, the world’s first and only shifter that adjusts on the fly to the individual rider …. and the size of his shoes. Holy Shift addresses the shifting gear ergonomics in a way never […]
Daytona Bike Week. Allstate Unveiled New Custom Motorcycle By Arlen Ness Inc. And Rick Fairless.
Published by March 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.Allstate Unveiled A New Custom Motorcycle, a collaboration between Arlen Ness, Inc. and Rick Fairless. The custom Allstate Victory Gunner bike is this year’s grand prize for the sixth annual Allstate Motorcycle Sweepstakes. The bike features Ness-signature parts and a custom paint job by Fairless. Notable features also include Ness billet grips, pegs and side […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. To Combat The Winter Blahs with Comforting Aaahhhs (Part 1)
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.Phantom Fender Kits for 21″, 23″, & 26″ Wheels For Victory Cross Touring Models
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The desire to adapt a tall front wheel on a touring bike is not limited to Harley riders. RC Components has a line of Phantom Fender Kits for 21″, 23″, & 26″ wheels for 2010-Up Victory Cross touring models. These fenders are low profile, made of 16 gauge steel, pre-drilled, sold with all necessary hardware, […]
Multi-tool Bracelet That You Can Customize
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A multi-tool that you can wear on your wrist is a pretty good idea. This tread bracelet is crafted of high strength, corrosion resistant 17-4 stainless steel links that include 2 to 3 functional tools each, making a total of 25 usable features like box wrenches and screwdrivers available at a moment’s notice. And it’s […]
New Metzeler 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA 120/55R26 Triple 8 Custom Bagger Tire Available In April In The USA
Published by March 11th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.METZELER celebrates 20 years of Custom V-Twin tire manufacturing with the launch of a new 26 inch front tire size added to its ME 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA line. It will be available in April in the USA. This new front tire size has been designed specifically for baggers and custom bikes, allowing customizers to enjoy […]
Daytona Bike Week. Jim Nasi Unveils A Custom Bagger To Showcase The New Bahn™ Products Line
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Sunday in Daytona, Jim Nasi unveiled a new custom Bagger to promote the new line of Bahn™ bold components. The design philosophy behind the design of these new custom accessories is to complement rather than consume the character of your motorcycle. Vice President of Product Development Pete Amenda explains: “Jim’s style is extremely representative […]
New Burly Mini Version Of The MX Style Foot Pegs
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Billet aluminum is appropriate for big planes and your Dad’s motorcycle. But for many bikers, steel parts are the real deal. The newest Mini MX style pegs from Burly are just that. They took their existing bear trap and narrowed it up a bit for a nice balanced feel. Also makes an excellent passenger peg […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. Cold Start. Warming Up With Friends Of The Industry.
Published by March 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because you never know what kind of weather Daytona Bike week is going to get… All vendors I talked to in person, email or phone had a great feeling about this year’s Bike Week when they setup their displays last week. Weather was gorgeous until Friday March 6th when temperatures started to drop to the […]
Custom Yamaha SR By Gasoline Motorcycles. Simple. To The Point.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Yamaha SR is without any doubt one of the most popular motorcycles used around the world for customization. Low price and user-friendly for daily rides. Many of them being turned into Cafe Racer type machines. The simple addition of clip-on handle bars, extended rear suspension, trials tires and a thumped up and heat wrapped […]
New Street-Pro™ Aluminum Swingarms For Harley Dyna Models. Stock Length Or Stretched.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Customizing a Harley Dyna? Brock’s Performance, an industry-leading innovator for performance-based products, is offering custom stock length or extended aluminum swingarms. Many customizers will choose the stretched versions available in 0-3” or 2-6” over stock. You can choose 5/8” or 3/4” pivot shaft bushings along with your choice of axle (25mm, 1”, or 28mm). These […]
